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A summary of cases that involve issues that arose under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act and were decided by the Courts during the second quarter of 2021. This summary was prepared for your review by an LWCC in-house attorney and is not intended to be legal advice.

The LWCC Foundation is working to address the root issues of the vulnerabilities by providing funding for existing programs and initiatives, research, or new innovations that demonstrate the ability of an organization to address the vulnerabilities that threaten the health and safety of our citizens

A summary of cases that involve issues that arose under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act and were decided by the Courts during the first quarter of 2021. This summary was prepared for your review by an LWCC in-house attorney and is not intended to be legal advice.

Following one of the most unprecedented years of modern times, the LWCC board of directors has announced the distribution of a $94 million dividend to approximately 20,000 Louisiana-owned businesses.

LWCC’s Safest 70 Awards celebrate policyholders who share our commitment to workplace safety.

By harnessing the spirit of its people, Acadian Companies continues to improve the lives of Louisiana citizens through innovation and service diversity.

Hunters for the Hungry Louisiana has turned a recreational pastime into a resource for residents facing food insecurity.

Support from the LWCC Foundation’s Louisiana Well Again: COVID-19 Response Program, allowed the hospital to create a unique place of respite for hospital employees

At LWCC, we began the year aiming to instill pride, in our company and our state. While we were not immune to the challenges, as we reflect back on the year, we have so much to be proud of.

LWCC’s Louisiana Loyal Service Project brings team members together in a collective service project to elevate both our region and state.

With the help of grant money from the LWCC Foundation’s Louisiana Well Again: COVID-19 Response Program, the hospital worked with Sysco to provide turkeys for the entire hospital staff.

With the help of grant money from the LWCC Foundation’s Louisiana Well Again: COVID-19 Response Program and other community donors, Baton Rouge General was able to respond to the needs of the hospital during the height of the pandemic.

Our entire LWCC family, including our Board of Directors, management, and employees, owe a debt of gratitude and offer thanks and appreciation to Governor Murphy J. “Mike” Foster, Jr. for his steadfast commitment and many years of support and service.

We’re thrilled to introduce Champions of Louisiana, a celebration of the people, businesses, and organizations equally committed to bettering our beloved state. We’ll be sharing stories of our Champions on a monthly basis.

Several of our agent partners and their policyholders were greatly impacted by Hurricane Laura. LWCC is pleased to be able to support the Lake Charles community in a variety of ways.

The timing could not have been better for Union General Hospital when it learned earlier this summer that it was one of 24 hospitals to receive a LWCC Foundation grant in support of COVID-19 frontline healthcare workers.

LWCC is proud to announce the winners of the 2019 Safest 70 Awards. Established in 2008, we created this award to honor our Policyholders who share our commitment to workplace safety.

LWCC fully supports the use of telemedicine services and will approve telemedicine visits for injured workers with their treating physicians. These visits will still require approval via the LWC-1010 form.

The meeting gave us an opportunity to come together, reflect on past success, and usher in a new era for LWCC.

In these unprecedented times, we want you to know that we are open for business and our team is fully staffed to handle medical treatment requests per UR guidelines and process bills for payment.

Ensuring that schools are safe provides an encouraging environment that helps establish a path for future growth and opportunity, not only for students, but the entire state.

As Louisiana approaches the midpoint of the winter season, LWCC is reminding everyone to be properly prepared for cold weather conditions.

Hurricane preparedness checklists often include supplies such as bottled water, batteries, and first aid kits. Should your plans include mitigation projects, such as trimming trees and limbs, installing storm shutters, or other tasks that involve physical labor, Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation strongly encourages residents to add safe work practices to their hurricane checklist.

Because ATVs are popular for work and recreation, the need for safe operations and handling has become more necessary.

LWCC introduces another way to deliver free, dynamic safety training for policyholders.

Free preparedness resources help employers protect people, property, and critical papers before a storm strikes.

More than 18,500 Louisiana businesses will benefit from this year’s distribution, strengthening operations and supporting local economies.

Workers’ comp provider honors 70 Louisiana companies prioritizing safety.

College scholarships available to Louisiana children of workers affected by catastrophic workplace accidents.

LWCC’s annual Holiday Giving Contest celebrates and elevates Louisiana-based nonprofits in partnership with agent partners.

LWCC welcomed over 400 members for collaboration, professional development, and innovation aimed to advance how the industry cares for stakeholders nationwide.

Authored brief explores influential features in the workers’ comp system.

LWCC recognized for overall businesses excellence in operations, finance, and safety by industry leaders for 20+ years.

LWCC has developed a free implementation guide of its successful OneDay initiative for businesses seeking to engage their employees in innovation.

Workers’ comp provider honors 70 Louisiana companies prioritizing safety.

Zachary Community Schools is setting a new standard in safety with innovative practices that protect students, educators, and staff while strengthening the broader community.

LWCC’s annual Holiday Giving Contest celebrates and elevates Louisiana-based nonprofits in partnership with agent partners.

LWCC is acquiring 100% of North Carolina-based Prescient National, an AM Best “A” rated, high-performing national workers’ compensation insurance company, as a direct subsidiary of its investment portfolio.

Advanced upgrades, enhanced desktop, and predictive portal increase responsiveness and empower employees to focus on purpose-oriented tasks.

LWCC hosts management and strategy expert Renee Mauborgne for annual Speaker Series to support the Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program

Together, LWCC employees and agent partners donate time and money to combat food insecurity in the Capital Region.

These LWCC policyholders are leading the state in safety by deploying innovative training and dynamic tools that protect lives, prioritize firefighters’ health, and elevate safety standards in Louisiana.

LWCC rated “A” for the 22nd consecutive year.

LWCC is proud to be recognized as one of Baton Rouge's Best Places to Work.

Award recognizes overall businesses excellence in operations, finance and safety.

Workers’ comp provider honors Louisiana companies prioritizing safety.

LWCC is recognized by the global financial services company for outstanding technology initiatives and innovation.

LWCC’s annual Holiday Giving Contest celebrates and elevates Louisiana-based nonprofits in partnership with agent partners.

LWCC hosts bestselling author Ryan Holiday for annual Speaker Series to support the Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program

Collaborative Initiative Provides over 72,000 Meals to Help Louisiana Thrive